It could be a very long New Year’s eve for many citrus producers in California. Gary Crawford has more on the start of the freeze watch. California Citrus Growers Bracing…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…research projects are requested to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, citrus, and deep rooted vegetables such as carrots. Furthermore,…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB and Cold Temps; Rucks on Rootstocks
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on freeze temperatures and HLB as well as a nurseryman’s views on trial rootstocks. Want to learn more?…
Citrus Industry This Week: Big Citrus Planting; New FAWN Feature
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a large Peace River Citrus Products planting and a new Florida Automated Weather Network feature that can help citrus growers….
Citrus Industry This Week: Freeze Prediction and Protection
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information to help growers prepare for a freeze. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…irrigations at the end of the season to finish the crop. The ideal situation is for periodic storms throughout the season to provide enough moisture to grow the crop, she…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks; Hall of Fame Inductees
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on HLB-tolerant rootstocks and the latest members to join the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Want to learn more? Click here…
No Changes in December Citrus Crop Forecast
…Citrus Crop Forecast USDA December Forecast Maturiity Test Results and Fruit Size form. (.pdf) The next USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m…..
HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping
Standard Huanglongbing regulations stemming from Florida’s outbreak in citrus could shut down many operations if a tree in California tests positive. HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping It’s taken over…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…September, USDA announced the application season for the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) program, a new Farm Bill program to help low-income consumers purchase more fruits and vegetables, particularly locally-grown…
Citrus Industry This Week: Alico Acquisitions; Rootstock Field Day
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on Alico’s three acquisitions and a report from a University of Florida Rootstock Field Day. Want to learn more? Click here…
HLB Not Just a Producer Concern
Backyard citrus growers need to be cognizant of Asian citrus psyllids and Huanglongbing disease as well. HLB Not Just a Producer Concern Tulare County is the first area north of…
Well Digging in Central Valley
…Experts are now saying that the El Nino forecast is looking like a dry one, and Silva says the deeper drilling is a necessity to actually have a next season….
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…already “gone through the roof” in recent weeks due to higher demand during the holiday season. Cahill said while he has not asked egg producers whether they will be raising…